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Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe right to vote is guaranteed. (Art. 87)
- KirundiUburenganzira bwo gutora buremejwe. (Ingingo ya 87)
- FrenchLe droit de vote est garanti. (Art. 87)
Political Rights and Association
- English
The State is founded on the principles of democratic representation, of separation of the powers, of the guarantee of the rights and freedoms and of social justice.
The elected assembly constitutes the framework by which the will of the people is expressed and the control of the action of the public powers is exercised.
The State encourages participative democracy at the level of the local collectivities, notably through civil society. (Art. 16) - Arabic
تقوم الدولة عـلى ى مبادئ التمثيل الديمقراطي، والفصل بين السلطات، وضمان الحقوق والحريات والعدالة الاجتماعية.
المجلس المنتخَب هو الإطار الذّي يعبّر فيه الشّعب عن إرادته، ويــراقب عمل السّلطات العموميّة.
تشجع الدولة الديمقراطية التشاركية على مستوى الجماعات المحلية، لاسيما من خلال المجتمع المدني. (المــادة 16) - French
L'Etat est fondé sur les principes de la représentation démocratique, de la séparation des pouvoirs, de la garantie des droits et libertés et de justice sociale.
L'Assemblée élue constitue le cadre dans lequel s'exprime la volonté du peuple et s'exerce le contrôle de l'action des pouvoirs publics.
L'Etat encourage la démocratie participative au niveau des collectivités locales, notamment à travers la société civile. (Art. 16)
Political Rights and Association
- English(1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to any political party, trade unions or other economic, social or professional associations, national or international, for the protection of his interests.
… (Sec. 26)
Political Rights and Association
- English1. Whereas every person in Lesotho is entitled, whatever his race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status to fundamental human rights and freedoms, that is to say, to each and all of the following—
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(l) freedom of association;
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(p) the right to participate in government,
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Political Rights and Association
- English1. There shall be freedom to create political associations and political parties, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
2. Every citizen shall have the right to participate in political associations and political parties, under the terms of the Constitution and the law. (Art. 55) - Portuguese1. É livre a criação de associações políticas e partidos políticos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei.
2. Todo o cidadão tem o direito de participar em associações políticas e partidos políticos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei. (Art. 55)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishEvery person has the right to associate with other individuals and groups. This includes the right to form and belong to organizations, including trade unions and political parties. It also includes the right not to associate with others, and a person cannot be forced to associate with any other individual or group. (Art. 16)
- SomaliQof kastaa wuxuu xaq u leeyahay in uu ku biiro qof kale ama koox. Xaqaas waxaa ka mid ah inuu abaabulo ama ka mid noqdo ururro ay ka mid yihiin ururro shaqaale ama xisbiyo siyaasadeed. Wuxuu kaloo xor u yahay in uusan cidna ku biirin, lagumana qasbi karo inuu cid kale ku biiro. (Qodobka 16aad.)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishWE, THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA:
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CONFIRM the equal worth of women and men and their right to freely participate in, determine and build a sustainable political, legal, economic and social order; … (Preamble)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe State recognizes and guarantees, within the conditions established by law, the freedoms of association, of assembly, of procession and of manifestation. (Art. 27)
- FrenchL’Etat reconnaît et garantit, dans les conditions fixées par la loi, les libertés d’association, de réunion, de cortège et de manifestation. (Art. 27)
Political Rights and Association
- English(1) Every Zimbabwean citizen has the right—
(a) to free, fair and regular elections for any elective public office established in terms of this Constitution or any other law; and
(b) to make political choices freely.
(2) Subject to this Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen has the right—
(a) to form, to join and to participate in the activities of a political party or organisation of their choice;
(b) to campaign freely and peacefully for a political party or cause;
(c) to participate in peaceful political activity; and
(d) to participate, individually or collectively, in gatherings or groups or in any other manner, in peaceful activities to influence, challenge or support the policies of the Government or any political or whatever cause.
(3) Subject to this Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen who is of or over eighteen years of age has the right—
(a) to vote in all elections and referendums to which this Constitution or any other law applies, and to do so in secret; and
(b) to stand for election for public office and, if elected, to hold such office.
(4) For the purpose of promoting multi-party democracy, an Act of Parliament must provide for the funding of political parties. (Sec. 67)
Political Rights and Association
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2. Women shall be equal to men in rights and duties, with the guarantee of full participation in political, economic, social and cultural life. (Art. 15) - Portuguese…
2. A mulher é igual ao homem em direitos e deveres, sendo-lhe assegurada plena participação na vida política, económica, social e cultural. (Art. 15)